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Hitting the heights Architects, engineers, construction industry professionals and representatives of the timber supply chain attended the fourth Wood for Good conference series at London’s Canada House at the end of June. Sally Spencer joined them
Expo extras Timber Expo 2016 has a host of added attractions, from linked UK Construction Week events, to awards, seminars and a beer festival
Diverse designs The wood flooring sector is responding to changes in design trends with some inspiring new products and projects
Forest forward Forest Garden’s British-grown pedigree should be a post-Brexit benefit, but it’s not relying on that alone for success. Sally Spencer reports
Building growth Timber frame now accounts for 27.4% of the UK newbuild market and the industry is confident it will continue to grow. Keren Fallwell reports
Joiners debate Brexit Joinery companies and suppliers to the sector came together at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Members’ Day to keep well informed about a host of important topics, writes Stephen Powney
Timber’s seat at the table It goes without saying that timber plays an integral role in the furniture sector and for some manufacturers the love affair runs deep. Sally Spencer reports
Design on veneers Decospan is on a mission to encourage more architects and specifi ers to use wood veneer. Keren Fallwell reports
Wood and water Moisture content is an important facet of today’s timber product, says Wood Technology Society chairman John Park
Upturn in oak optimism A range of factors are adding impetus to French oak production. Mike Jeffree reports
Recognising Excellence James Latham is backing this year’s TTJ Awards as Headline Sponsor. Stephen Powney talks to Lathams’ Chris Sutton
Questions in Québec Timber industry representatives from across North America and globally gathered in Montreal, reports John Park of Canada Wood UK
The show grows on Carrefour means cross roads. And that has what the Carrefour International du Bois has become; a crossroads for the global timber sector, suppliers, buyers, manufacturers and specifi ers alike. Mike Jeffree reports
First ripples of renaissance France’s construction recovery and export growth are among positive indicators for a French wood sector that’s been waiting some time for an upturn, reports Thibaud Le Moign of promotional organisation French Timber
Species for all seasons A surge in Douglas fir is on its way in France, and it needs new markets, with the UK seen as a hot prospect. Mike Jeffree reports
Changing places A job in the mental health sector led to David Salisbury developing his eponymous market-leading conservatory and joinery company. He talks to Keren Fallwell about his unconventional career path
Legality enforcement EUTR Competent Authority enforcement agencies and counterparts from around the world regularly gather to share expertise and intelligence under the TREE initiative. Mike Jeffree reports
A mission to protect The prospects of the timber treatment sector are good, but it needs to be ever more proactive to achieve its potential, the Wood Protection Association conference heard. Mike Jeffree reports
Carrefour – a creative global trade hub France’s premier timber trade exhibition is now also a window on the international wood sector. Mike Jeffree reports
